Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 5/6 – annual salary $75,927 – $95,375 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

About the Position
As the Research Ethics Administrator, you will be responsible for providing coordination and executive support for the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), and provides administration support to the Research Ethics team within the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) with specific focus on the Animal Ethics related activities.
In accordance with the relevant legislation, the Research Ethics Administrator is responsible for coordinating key activities associated with supporting the AEC and its members and supports the Animal Welfare Officer. Recommendations and advice provided by this role includes high-level service to the CDU research community and research ethics applicants. The role is responsible for taking carriage of administration tasks related to AEC activities. This includes maintaining data integrity, secretariat tasks, and supporting the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) to ensure that all regulatory requirements of compliance and funding bodies are met.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant experience and/or education/training in administration. Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing records, databases, documentation and meeting support.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders and draft correspondence, agendas and minutes.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume administrative environment, while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• An ability to provide high level customer service and advice to internal and external clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, high-performing team, with a proactive mindset.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and administrative items. Experience, or ability to learn to use, data management and IT systems. Capacity to learn new software platforms quickly (ie research management systems)

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 6

• Tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience, in research ethics administration or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and the ability to quickly become familiar with and understand relevant legislation, guidelines and codes of conduct.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ethical or policy concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and to prepare high-level reports and guidance documents. Ability to present information to an audience for training purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume administrative or regulatory environment, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Ability to multi-task and display initiative with limited direction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team, with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and administrative systems. Experience with data management systems, and high-level IT proficiency.

Desirable competencies

• A comprehensive understanding of the Australian research environment and the codes, guidelines and legislation underpinning animal research in Australia.
• An understanding of animal welfare and animal care/husbandry or understanding of animal biology.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/first-nations-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5-6. The base salary will be in the range of $75,927- $95,375 per annum.
The total remuneration package will be in the range of $88,834 - $111,588 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Michelle Jeffery on 08 8946 6498 or email [email protected]u

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday 10th November 2025